The Running Channel Podcast

In this week's episode, Andy, Sarah and Rick come to you from the Love Trails Festival to share practical advice to help you train smarter, race stronger, and stay motivated throughout the summer,
From managing the heat and adapting your training plan to fuelling, hydration, recovery, and race-day strategy, the team covers everything you need to know to smash your summer running goals.
If you're looking to improve your running performance, avoid common summer training mistakes, and get the most out of your races, this episode has you covered.
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.
Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club
For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .
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Running injuries aren't always avoidable, but there are simple and effective ways to reduce your risk, without adding hours to your training week.
Whether you're in the middle of a training block, building your fitness or recovering after a race, picking up an injury can be incredibly frustrating.
In this week's episode, Andy, Rick and Sarah share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help you stay injury-free, many of which they've used successfully in their own training.
Plus, Rick sparks a lively debate with a term he's coined: "runners' greed" - the tendency for elite athletes to compete across multiple disciplines. Is it ambition, opportunity, or simply greed? Let us know what you think!
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.
Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club
For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .
If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.
We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .

In episode 176 Sarah, Andy and Rick discuss whether heel striking is something that runners actually need to change? Is there such a thing as 'perfect running form' or do our bodies actually know best? Plus the trio go through the pros and cons of the London Double announcement, discuss Harry Styles' commute and answer a burning question about Rick's running (and hair care) routine.
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.
Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club
For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .
If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.
We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .

In Episode 175, Andy, Rick and Sarah turn back the clock and share the things they wish they'd known when they first started running - the lessons that would have saved them time, money and sores (the chafing veterans among you will know exactly what we mean!).
Whether you're just starting out or have been running for years, we're confident you'll either learn something new or relate to many of the stories, tips and experiences shared throughout this episode.
And were lucky enough to speak with Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt to celebrate a remarkable milestone: Parkrun's one millionth event, 22 years after it all began.
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.
Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club
For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .
If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.
We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .

Andy, Rick and Sarah dive into their experience in Berlin, fresh off their On Squad race and answer the all-important question: Can Andy really beat Noah Lyles over 1500m? They also explore how power-based exercises can increase your speed and whether Rick is still one of the top 5% of sprinters in the world.
Could Andy beat Noah Lyles in a 1500m race? Comment and let us know!
The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs.
Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to The Running Channel Club
For all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .
If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.
We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .